Match report

Waalwijk and Jong Utrecht Draw 2-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Waalwijk
Waalwijk
2–2
FT
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
Jan 26, 2026

Waalwijk managed to hold off a spirited comeback by Jong Utrecht, securing a 2-2 draw in their Eerste Divisie encounter. T. van der Leij was the star for Waalwijk with two early goals but Jong Utrecht rallied late through M. Ghaddari's goal.

Key Facts

  • • T. van der Leij scored both of Waalwijk’s goals in the 6th and 20th minutes, with the second coming unassisted.
  • • Jong Utrecht managed to equalize late through M. Ghaddari's goal in the 90th minute of play.
  • • Waalwijk saw two players booked: F. Al Mazyani for a foul and Mark Spenkelink for time-wasting.

Lineups

Waalwijk

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 33 F. Al Mazyani (D)
  • 4 L. van Gelderen (D)
  • 35 L. Postma (D)
  • 15 L. Wouters (D)
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
  • 20 H. Kuster (M)
  • 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
  • 8 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 11 T. van der Leij (F)
  • 9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 X. Mulder
  • 26 T. Bramel
  • 10 R. van der Venne
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 28 Q. van Beekveld
  • 29 M. Kramer
  • 30 Y. van der Veen
  • 55 N. Held

Jong Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Gadellaa (G)
  • 2 M. Ghaddari (D)
  • 14 W. Kooy (D)
  • 3 N. Viereck (D)
  • 5 V. Plantinga (D)
  • 10 R. El Arguioui (M)
  • 6 O. Agougil (M)
  • 7 M. Jensen (M)
  • 8 J. Sneijder (M)
  • 11 L. Edhart (M)
  • 9 T. den Boggende (F)

Substitutes

  • — M. Tsankov
  • — L. Oladipo
  • — H. van der Mast
  • — B. van den Boogaard
  • — J. van Riel
  • — J. van Ommeren
  • — B. Menzo
  • — S. Ebite
  • — N. Dundas
  • — G. Arcos

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    6' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van der Leij · Assist: J. Uneken
  2. Waalwijk
    20' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van der Leij
  3. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. El Arguioui · On: J. van Ommeren
  4. Jong Utrecht
    60' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sneijder · On: N. Dundas
  5. Waalwijk
    63' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    F. Al Mazyani

    Foul

  6. Waalwijk
    69' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: M. Witteveen
  7. Waalwijk
    69' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Kuster · On: N. Held
  8. Jong Utrecht
    78' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Plantinga · On: J. van Riel
  9. Jong Utrecht
    78' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Agougil · On: B. Menzo
  10. Jong Utrecht
    85' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. den Boggende · On: G. Arcos
  11. Waalwijk
    88' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. van der Leij · On: Q. van Beekveld
  12. Waalwijk
    90'+2 Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    Mark Spenkelink

    Time wasting

  13. Jong Utrecht
    90' Jong Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ghaddari

Match Stats

Stat Waalwijk Jong Utrecht
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 80% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 25
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 423 543
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 3 10
xG 1.32 2.73
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 337 470
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 2 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early double strike from T. van der Leij in the 6th and 20th minutes put Waalwijk firmly in control of the match.
  • ▸ Jong Utrecht's late equalizer by M. Ghaddari in the final minute highlighted their resilience and determination to secure a point.